12JAN12 Richard and David Conrad installed waterbeds for their dairy herd which take pressure off their body when they lay down. It also helps cut the volume of sawdust needed which saves money because the cost of sawdust has gone up. Lana Hemminger of Wellington is a milker at the operation. Richard pushes down on the waterbed where a cow lies reposed. photo by Chuck Humel

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12JAN12 Richard and David Conrad installed waterbeds for their dairy herd which take pressure off their body when they lay down. It also helps cut the volume of sawdust needed which saves money because the cost of sawdust has gone up. Lana Hemminger of Wellington is a milker at the operation. Richard pushes down on the waterbed where a cow lies reposed. photo by Chuck Humel